Sip to support at Asheville’s 12 Bars of Christmas

The spirited celebration is designed to support MANNA FoodBank and local businesses recovering from Helene.

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Hoppy holidays to you.

Photo via Wicked Weed

Prepare to sip and spread cheer while supporting a great cause with the 12 Bars of Christmas. From Friday, Nov. 28 through Wednesday, Dec. 31, visit one of the participating bars and make a $15 donation to MANNA FoodBank to score an official 12 Bars of Christmas Passport.

Each bar is decking the halls with its own unique holiday vibe — collect a stamp at every stop and work your way through the full festive lineup.

  • Après Tiger (Easy Tiger)
  • Asheville Sleigh Club (Asheville Sports Club)
  • Blitzen’s Tune Up (Ben’s Tune Up)
  • Brrrly’s (Barley’s)
  • The Frostatorium (Wicked Weed Funkatorium)
  • Frosty Mountain Brewpub (Foggy Mountain Brewpub)
  • Let It Crow, Let It Crow, Let It Crowbar (Crowbar)
  • Santa’s Secret Vault (The Vault)
  • Santidote (Antidote Cocktail Lounge at Chemist)
  • WALKing In A Winter Wonderland (W.A.L.K.)
  • Who-ville Pub (Westville Pub)
  • The Yule (The Mule)

Once you collect all 12 stamps, you earn a 2025 limited-edition keepsake ornament.

The spirited celebration by Chemist Spirits, Devil’s Foot Beverage Company, and Wicked Weed Funkatorium is designed not only to help fight hunger across WNC, but to support local businesses still recovering from Helene.

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